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Malawi Independence Medal

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Malawi Independence Medal
Ribbon of the medal
TypeIndependence Medal
Awarded forService to Malawi, and to mark the country's independence as an independent Dominion / Commonwealth realm
Presented byMalawi
EligibilityMilitary, civilian and police personnel
Established30 June 1964

The Malawi Independence Medal was authorized by Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate Malawi's independence.[1] The medal gives recognition to members of the Malawian Defence Force and the police, who served on 6 July 1964, as well as to those citizens and civil servants who have rendered outstanding public service to Malawi.[2]

Description

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  • The circular cupro-nickel Malawi Independence Medal features the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.[1]
  • The reverse of the medal depicts the Malawi Coat of Arms and the inscription Malawi Independence, 6th July 1964.[1]
  • The ribbon has three vertical stripes of black, red and green.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "No. 43387". The London Gazette. 21 July 1964. p. 6263.
  2. ^ "Republic of Malawi: Independence Medal 1964". 2 April 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2017.